Fairwood Clinic | Primary Care
At Valley Medical Center's Fairwood Clinic, it is our goal that you see your provider on the day you wish to be seen for a family medicine appointment. We believe greater continuity between patient and provider is the key to all-around satisfaction. We specialize in family medicine, behavioral health, and internal medicine.
Biography
Dr. Avalon enjoys caring for families and their broad range of medical needs. He earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his family medicine residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. His special interests include office surgery, diabetes, and cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
In his free time Dr. Avalon likes snow skiing, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
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Gender: Male
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group ProvidersBiography
Dr. Kaminski received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota and completed his family practice residency at Swedish Hospital in Seattle.
Dr. Kaminski is a diplomat of the American Academy of Family Practice and is active in the King County Medical Society and the Washington State Medical Association.
In his spare time he enjoys traveling, gardening, and reading.
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Gender: Male
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group ProvidersBiography
Dr. Mladenov attended medical school in the UK and completed her residency at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals in Cleveland. Before joining Valley Medical Center she worked in an Urgent Care setting. Dr. Mladenov enjoys working with families and practices all aspects of medicine, with a special interest in obstetrics, office procedures, childhood obesity, and global health. In her free time she enjoys traveling, international folk dancing, fishing, and martial arts.
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Gender: Female
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group ProvidersBiography
Dr. Nelsen received both her bachelor of science and medical degrees from the University of Washington. She completed her residency in family medicine at Valley Medical Center.
Dr. Nelsen's professional interests include obstetrics, women's healthcare, and pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with her husband and daughters.
Other Info
Gender: Female
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group ProvidersBiography
Dr. Prongay received his medical degree from the University of Colorado in Denver, CO. He completed his residency at Valley Family Medicine, here at Valley Medical Center.
He became interested in medicine after volunteering for international relief agencies. While applying for medical school, he and his dog, Tigger, were recognized by a Denver television station for their volunteer work visiting hospitalized and Hospice patients. He gives credit to Tigger for helping him get into medical school.
As a practitioner, Dr. Prongay enjoys the depth and breadth that Family Medicine offers and has an interest in Sports Medicine. He continues to support international relief efforts and Medicine for the Homeless.
Other Info
Gender: Male
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group ProvidersBiography
Dr. Samavedi completed her residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Michael Reese Hospital. Before moving to the Northwest she was in private practice in Kentucky.
Dr. Samavedi's focus is on primary and preventive care for men and women. Her medical interests include diabetes, geriatrics, cholesterol management, and women's healthcare. In her spare time she likes traveling, cooking, painting, and creative writing.
Other Info
Gender: Female
Board Certified: Yes
Affiliation: Valley Medical Group Providers